Orioles Advocates Collecting Used Baseball Equipment Sunday

The Orioles Advocates will be collecting used baseball equipment prior to the start of Sunday afternoon's game against the Chicago White Sox.

The "Cardboard to Leather" collection started in 1992, and the program has collected tons of used baseball and softball equipment to underprivileged youth leagues in developing countries.

Fans are being encouraged to donate new or slightly used bats, baseballs and gloves, as well as cash donations that will be used to ship the equipment to youth leagues in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic and Nuevo Leon and Puebla, Mexico.

A silent auction of sports memorabilia will take place at the game from noon until 3 p.m. near Gate E.

In a pregame ceremony, Alan Magleby, Managing Director of Investor Relations and Communications at Legg Mason will join Miguel Gonzales in presenting a $15,000 check for the effort.